Designed by Julie King
A great capelet should hit just below the elbows, and have a detailed array of texture and a cozy cowl to fold or roll into place. This look is styled with long tufts of fringe and can be quite stunning in textured or variegated yarns.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZES/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
S (M, L, XL)
Circumference: 37 (42, 47, 52) in./94 (107, 119, 132) cm
Length: 20½ (22, 25, 27½ ) in./52 (56, 64, 70) cm, excluding fringe
YARN
Valley Yarns Berkshire, Aran weight #4 yarn (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd./129 m per 3.5 oz./100 g skein)
•5 (6, 7, 8) skeins Stone Blue 38
YARN ALTERNATIVE
Katia Azteca, Aran weight #4 yarn (53% wool, 47% acrylic; 197 yd./180 m per 3.5 oz./100 g ball)
•5 (6, 7, 8) skeins Medium Gray 7829
HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS
•US size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook
•Yarn needle
•Stitch marker
•Measuring tape
GAUGE
13 dc and 6 rows = 4 in./10 cm
Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.
SPECIAL STITCH
Working into the 3rd loop: The 3rd loop is behind the front and back loops of hdc st. Work as indicated into this loop.
NOTES
•Pattern is written in size S, with adjustments for larger sizes in parentheses.
•Hdc sections are worked in continuous rounds; use stitch marker to mark 1st st of each round. Dc section is worked in joined rounds; sl st to 1st st of round to join.
•Capelet is worked from the bottom up.
Ch 120 (136, 152, 168), taking care not to twist, sl st to 1st ch to form circle.
Round 1: Ch 1 (counts as 1st hdc now and throughout), hdc in each ch—120 (136, 152, 168) hdc.
Round 2: BLO hdc in ch-1 at beginning of previous round, 3rd loop hdc in each st around—120 (136, 152, 168) hdc.
Rounds 3–4 (4, 5, 5): 3rd loop hdc in each st around—120 (136, 152, 168) hdc.
Round 5 (5, 6, 6): 3rd loop hdc in each st around, sl st to 3rd loop of 1st st to join—120 (136, 152, 168) hdc.
Round 6 (6, 7, 7): Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc now and throughout), dc in 3rd loop of next 2 sts, dc in 3rd loop of last st of previous round, *skip 1, dc in 3rd loop of next 3, dc in 3rd loop of skipped st; repeat from * around, sl st to top of ch-3 to join—120 (136, 152, 168) dc.
Rounds 7 (7, 8, 8)–16 (18, 21, 23): Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, dc in last st of previous round, *skip 1, dc in next 3 sts, dc in skipped st; repeat from * around, sl st to top of ch-3 to join—120 (136, 152, 168) dc.
Round 17 (19, 22, 24): Ch 1, hdc in 3rd loop of next 5, 3rd loop hdc2tog, *3rd loop hdc in next 6, 3rd loop hdc2tog; repeat from * around—105 (119, 133, 147) hdc.
Round 18 (20, 23, 25): 3rd loop hdc in each st around—105 (119, 133, 147) hdc.
Round 19 (21, 24, 26): *3rd loop hdc in next 5, 3rd loop hdc2tog; repeat from * around—90 (102, 114, 126) hdc.
Round 20 (22, 25, 27): 3rd loop hdc in each st around—90 (102, 114, 126) hdc.
Round 21 (23, 26, 28): *3rd loop hdc in next 4, 3rd loop hdc2tog; repeat from * around—75 (90, 95, 105) hdc.
Rounds 22 (24, 27, 29)–41 (45, 50, 54): 3rd loop hdc in each st around—75 (90, 95, 105) hdc.
Round 42 (46, 51, 55): Sl st in 3rd loop of each st around to join—75 (90, 95, 105) sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Cut 180 (204, 228, 252) pieces of 16 in./41 cm fringe. *Fold 3 strands in half evenly. With RS facing, insert center fold of strands on bottom edge to inside of capelet, pull ends through center loop, and secure knot; repeat from * in every other st along bottom edge of capelet. Trim as desired.
ABOUT JULIE KING
Looking to fill the time that was once occupied by college work, Julie took an interest in crochet for the first time. With a little guidance from her mom and the Internet, she was on her way. Julie started designing and selling her own crochet patterns in 2006, shortly after discovering Etsy. Having always been a crafty person, designing came naturally to Julie. Even as a child she enjoyed creating her own sewing patterns and craft projects. Originally specializing in amigurumi, Julie is now best known for her slouchy hat and “barefoot sandal” designs. Julie currently lives in Southern California, where she works as a crochet designer and blogger. She loves continuing to learn new stitches and techniques to incorporate into her designs as well as teaching others via her blog and YouTube channel. When she’s not crocheting, Julie enjoys being outdoors and can often be found hiking, exploring beaches, and practicing photography.